Prosperity - Publications - Faculty & Research

28 Jun 2022
Book

The Moral Enterprise: How Two Companies Profit with Purpose

How can government and business work together in this fractious political moment, when finding solutions to pressing problems like inequality and climate change are more urgent than ever? Rebecca Henderson, Harvard University’s John and Natty McArthur University... View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

25 May 2011
HBS Case

QuikTrip’s Investment in Retail Employees Pays Off

group of retailers is challenging this notion of an industry built on the backs of crummy jobs, very prosperous companies that include Costco, Mercadona, Trader Joe's, and QuikTrip. What do they know that their competitors don't? In a new... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Retail

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Driving Impact in Emerging Markets with HBS Alum Nneka Chime (MBA 2015) - Recruiting

companies navigate African investment opportunities,” Nneka explained. “We're at the forefront of thinking about how we are going to drive global prosperity because without prosperity, there can’t be peace in the long run.” As a... View Details

01 Jun 2023
News

An Engine of Innovation

Startup life can often feel like a solo sport, says Matt Segneri (MBA 2010), the Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Executive Director of the Harvard Innovation Labs: “What the three labs in our ecosystem do is to make building a venture something that happens within a truly... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

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Forum - U.S. Competitiveness

Edwards . Started 04 Feb 2014 America's Prosperity Depends on Outwitting Our Broken Political System Forum started by Sol Erdman and Lawrence Susskind Nearly every member of Congress has blocked steps that would help their constituents... View Details

29 May 2023
News

Nurturing Breakthrough Ideas

alumni and friends affirms its mission—to serve as an educational springboard that fosters peer collaboration beyond the boundaries of a particular Harvard school, enabling innovators to create meaningful impact across industries, sectors, and continents. An Engine of... View Details

12 Mar 2021
News

My Favorite Case

The “Manila Water Company” case made me feel even more strongly about designing a career with social welfare as a goal, not just as an option. It also made me think differently about investing and want to encourage investing in businesses that are a force for good and... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

03 Nov 2023
News

Global Networking Night; Sweden Club Holds Climate Forum

the climate change conversation, but to lead it. Their active engagement can shape the future in profound ways, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous world for generations to come.” Following the panel discussions, the forum participants... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

29 Oct 2020
Blog Post

Delving Deeper into Development with the MBA/MPA-ID Program – a Q+A with Zainab Raji (MBA/MPA-ID 2022)

broadly, I gained a deeper appreciation of the role that private sector growth plays in economic prosperity in developing countries. I also enjoyed getting exposed to and supporting a wide array of companies in Africa and South Asia. I... View Details

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2022 Reunion Presentations - Alumni

sources such as wind and solar. In this talk, I will discuss different strategies for meeting the world’s energy needs and preserving economic prosperity and security, while protecting human and natural systems from climate impacts. CASE... View Details

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Porter’s Perspective: Competing in the Global Economy

and prosperous than others. And the third, which arose from the second, examines how you can take competitive thinking and apply it to social problems such as the environment, inner cities, and health care. Most of my readers have tended... View Details

Keywords: Re: Michael E. Porter

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Industry Information - Alumni

critical to many education organizations and entities. Premium articles require a fee-based subscription. + – Emerging Markets The World Bank News Provides news on work being done towards creating sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared View Details

29 Nov 2017
Research & Ideas

How to Succeed in Business (According to a 15th Century Trade Merchant)

leaning elsewhere...he might not well prosper in that life, or would only get on with difficulty or remain stuck halfway with small profit to himself and without reaching his objective, which should be to enrich himself honourably.” If,... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna

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Electricity - Business & Environment

to prosper today and in the future.” Nathan Nemon HBS MBA 2020 “ Electricity Generation Sector Summary ,” Project Drawdown, 2019, accessed October 7, 2019. Emily Sullivan, “ Nearly A Year After Maria, Puerto Rico Officials Claim Power Is... View Details

16 Aug 2022
Op-Ed

Now Is the Time for Entrepreneurs to Play Offense

How Software Brought Talent and Prosperity to New Cities Are Employers Ready for a Flood of 'New' Talent Seeking Work? Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working Knowledge team at hbswk@hbs.edu. Image: iStockphoto View Details

Keywords: by Jeffrey Bussgang

22 Mar 2024
Blog Post

Driving Impact in Emerging Markets with HBS Alum Nneka Chime (MBA 2015)

effects.“At CrossBoundary we are helping African companies to grow, mature, and access capital, as well as helping American and other companies navigate African investment opportunities,” Nneka explained. “We're at the forefront of thinking about how we are going to... View Details

06 Aug 2012
Research & Ideas

Strategic Intelligence: Adapt or Die

corporate strategy, Wells has learned that the seeds of failure are often planted years before they sprout, and only by overcoming complacency and constantly adapting to the changing competitive environment can companies prosper in the... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

28 Mar 2024
Blog Post

IFC India: RMZ EcoWorld

building emissions represent over half of total building emissions and are only likely to increase as Indian prosperity improves and air conditioning adoption increases. As previously mentioned, large corporates are incentivized and able... View Details

09 Aug 2021
Research & Ideas

OneTen: Creating a New Pathway for Black Talent

dignity, and to give organizations an underleveraged talent pool. Rich communities, resourced schools in America The “American dream” ethos promises prosperity for those who work hard regardless of their background, but it’s a myth for... View Details

Keywords: by Rawi E. Abdelal, Katherine Connolly Baden, and Boris Groysberg

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